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Gimli, Counter of Kills
Price tag $0.15

Legendary CreatureDwarf Warrior

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2803 Current Rank
#3859 Last Week
#2487 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gimli, Counter of Kills.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gimli, Counter of Kills decks.

Tweeze Tweeze
+9% Synergy $0.17
Sear Sear
+8% Synergy $0.31
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+4% Synergy $0.34
Boulder Dash Boulder Dash
+4% Synergy $0.19
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-11% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gimli, Counter of Kills's abilities and overall game plan.

Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+51% Synergy $0.10
Fear, Fire, Foes! Fear, Fire, Foes!
+50% Synergy $0.08
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+49% Synergy $0.32
Blazing Volley Blazing Volley
+43% Synergy $0.17
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+41% Synergy $5.19
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+41% Synergy $0.45
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+39% Synergy $0.17
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+39% Synergy $0.20
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+37% Synergy $0.47
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+35% Synergy $3.29

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gimli, Counter of Kills decks.

Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+34% Synergy $0.61
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+33% Synergy $0.29
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+33% Synergy $1.01
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+17% Synergy $2.95
Abrade Abrade
+14% Synergy $0.15
Big Score Big Score
+13% Synergy $0.99
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $0.74
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-16% Synergy $11.96
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-22% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $106.65
Gamble Gamble
-14% Synergy $13.71
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-20% Synergy $43.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gimli, Counter of Kills's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+33% Synergy $2.38
Relic Robber Relic Robber
+31% Synergy $0.16
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+28% Synergy $0.51
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+28% Synergy $7.38
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+24% Synergy $2.27
Varchild's War-Riders Varchild's War-Riders
+24% Synergy $6.53
Embermaw Hellion Embermaw Hellion
+20% Synergy $0.25
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+19% Synergy $0.92
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+19% Synergy $0.31
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+19% Synergy $10.86
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+17% Synergy $2.59
Hunted Dragon Hunted Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.68
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+17% Synergy $0.33
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+15% Synergy $0.28
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+14% Synergy $0.33
Axgard Cavalry Axgard Cavalry
+14% Synergy $0.19
Insufferable Balladeer Insufferable Balladeer
+14% Synergy $0.05
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+13% Synergy $25.45
Seven Dwarves Seven Dwarves
+13% Synergy $0.40
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+13% Synergy $0.19
Dagger Caster Dagger Caster
+13% Synergy $0.17
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+12% Synergy $1.89
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+12% Synergy $27.77
Dwarven Recruiter Dwarven Recruiter
+12% Synergy $1.24
Rage Thrower Rage Thrower
+12% Synergy $0.15
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+10% Synergy $26.34
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+10% Synergy $0.42
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+10% Synergy $0.24
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+10% Synergy $6.03
Fearless Skald Fearless Skald
+10% Synergy $0.06
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+9% Synergy $1.80
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+9% Synergy $0.43
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+9% Synergy $0.21
Bloodfire Dwarf Bloodfire Dwarf
+8% Synergy $0.19
Vault Robber Vault Robber
+8% Synergy $0.10
Breakneck Berserker Breakneck Berserker
+8% Synergy $0.05
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+7% Synergy $0.25
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+7% Synergy $6.65
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.22
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+5% Synergy $0.27
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+5% Synergy $0.27
Dwarven Grunt Dwarven Grunt
+4% Synergy $0.28
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+3% Synergy $0.29
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+3% Synergy $6.72
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+3% Synergy $0.32
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+2% Synergy $15.17
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
-3% Synergy $10.71
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.30
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-9% Synergy $8.40
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-9% Synergy $1.14

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gimli, Counter of Kills safe.

Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+28% Synergy $0.90
Electrickery Electrickery
+28% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+25% Synergy $0.15
Starstorm Starstorm
+23% Synergy $0.26
Shock Shock
+18% Synergy $0.18
Display of Power Display of Power
+15% Synergy $0.30
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+13% Synergy $17.76
Volcanic Fallout Volcanic Fallout
+12% Synergy $0.18
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $3.74
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+6% Synergy $0.14
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+6% Synergy $0.18
Overwhelming Surge Overwhelming Surge
+6% Synergy $0.13
Frantic Firebolt Frantic Firebolt
+5% Synergy $0.06
Improvised Club Improvised Club
+5% Synergy $0.11
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+4% Synergy $0.53
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+4% Synergy $0.14
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+4% Synergy $0.30
Stonesplitter Bolt Stonesplitter Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.07
Arcbond Arcbond
+3% Synergy $1.72
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+2% Synergy $3.71
Expedite Expedite
-3% Synergy $0.90
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-3% Synergy $7.18
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-7% Synergy $2.45
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-7% Synergy $1.37
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-10% Synergy $13.37
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-12% Synergy $0.43
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $12.01
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-12% Synergy $10.21
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $66.45
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-16% Synergy $10.47
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-18% Synergy $6.43
Seething Song Seething Song
-19% Synergy $12.99

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gimli, Counter of Kills's game plan and control the board.

Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+27% Synergy $3.46
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+21% Synergy $1.84
Ranger's Firebrand Ranger's Firebrand
+15% Synergy $0.15
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+15% Synergy $0.11
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+12% Synergy $3.97
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+12% Synergy $24.44
Dwarven Reinforcements Dwarven Reinforcements
+12% Synergy $0.09
Smash to Dust Smash to Dust
+12% Synergy $0.32
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+9% Synergy $0.31
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+7% Synergy $0.61
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+7% Synergy $0.44
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+7% Synergy $0.35
Fire of Orthanc Fire of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $0.08
Boltwave Boltwave
+6% Synergy $1.96
Earthquake Earthquake
+6% Synergy $0.64
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.28
Scorching Shot Scorching Shot
+6% Synergy $0.20
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+5% Synergy $0.25
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+5% Synergy $0.23
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+5% Synergy $0.10
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+4% Synergy $0.36
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+4% Synergy $0.41
Slagstorm Slagstorm
+4% Synergy $0.30
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+4% Synergy $0.21
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+1% Synergy $3.59
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
0% Synergy $0.16
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
0% Synergy $0.34
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.98
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-2% Synergy $0.26
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $1.76
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.93
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.33
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.56
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-13% Synergy $0.37
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-13% Synergy $1.69

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Dwarven Hammer Dwarven Hammer
+25% Synergy $0.11
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+23% Synergy $3.54
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+22% Synergy $3.50
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+21% Synergy $0.27
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+20% Synergy $28.23
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+20% Synergy $0.58
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+14% Synergy $0.19
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+12% Synergy $2.57
Caltrops Caltrops
+11% Synergy $6.67
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+10% Synergy $1.32
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+10% Synergy $7.51
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+9% Synergy $1.22
Acorn Catapult Acorn Catapult
+8% Synergy $4.58
Gilded Assault Cart Gilded Assault Cart
+6% Synergy $0.11
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+5% Synergy $0.67
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $2.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.28
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+3% Synergy $2.32
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $39.36
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+3% Synergy $5.46
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
0% Synergy $4.92
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $8.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.85
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-5% Synergy $44.24
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-10% Synergy $3.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.56
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-13% Synergy $5.71

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gimli, Counter of Kills's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+27% Synergy $0.48
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+26% Synergy $0.36
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+24% Synergy $8.17
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+18% Synergy $3.77
Fires of Mount Doom Fires of Mount Doom
+18% Synergy $0.84
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+17% Synergy $0.35
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+16% Synergy $3.66
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+15% Synergy $0.40
City on Fire City on Fire
+14% Synergy $12.25
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+14% Synergy $3.17
Aether Flash Aether Flash
+12% Synergy $0.91
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+11% Synergy $16.70
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+10% Synergy $0.29
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+9% Synergy $1.29
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+9% Synergy $1.98
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+7% Synergy $21.82
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+7% Synergy $0.45
Glassworks // Shattered Yard Glassworks // Shattered Yard
+6% Synergy $0.14
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+4% Synergy $0.23
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+3% Synergy $1.54
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+3% Synergy $7.85
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+2% Synergy $3.79
Pain for All Pain for All
+2% Synergy $0.73
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+1% Synergy $1.71
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
-1% Synergy $0.22
Repercussion Repercussion
-1% Synergy $7.11
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-2% Synergy $1.09
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
-2% Synergy $1.62
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.44
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-3% Synergy $13.78
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-16% Synergy $1.88
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-16% Synergy $7.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gimli, Counter of Kills to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+10% Synergy $0.44
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+5% Synergy $0.27
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+1% Synergy $2.95

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+33% Synergy $1.78
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+28% Synergy $0.30
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+8% Synergy $0.24
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+7% Synergy $0.66
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+7% Synergy $0.18
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+6% Synergy $0.11
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $1.13
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+2% Synergy $11.61
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.30
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
0% Synergy $1.50
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
0% Synergy $17.93
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.70
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-7% Synergy $15.35
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-7% Synergy $5.44
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $9.15

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.31
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.32
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+8% Synergy $0.37
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.39
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $3.98
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.30
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.55
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $34.62
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-7% Synergy $3.98
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.06
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-10% Synergy $1.64
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gimli, Counter of Kills decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+19% Synergy $7.90
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.19
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.28
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.93
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-10% Synergy $13.37

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